Although publications are starting to slow down towards the end of the year, there are still six new releases to look forward to in November. Read my picks for this month.
flock by Andy Marino From November 5th red hook
I haven’t read Andy Marino yet. But I have I read Nick Cutter and he is one of my favorites. So when Cutter described this as the “literary equivalent” of my biggest fear: “swallowing a hornet crawling inside a Coke can,” I knew I needed to read this. I did. Is the end of the world announced by the swarming cicadas? It almost certainly makes me very uncomfortable and frightened. I am very grateful that this book will be released in November, when the buzzing of insects disappears, rather than in the summer when insects plague us. You may not want to go outside for at least a week after reading this. If it was full of bugs, I might want to put it off, but it also has cult elements…
threshing floor by steph nelson From November 11th dark matter ink
This is a cult novel by author I have read. I’ve been following Steph’s career ever since. vein And I’ve been looking forward to this novel since she first started teasing it. This is the story of a desperate mother seeking a cure for her child. Will the cure come from a miracle healing cult? Is the price worth paying? There’s only one way to know. I think this will hurt more.
Candy Cane Kills Again: Second Killing by brian mcquarley From November 12th shortwave
Since this work is a sequel, I won’t go into the synopsis here. The main reason is that I haven’t read the first one yet. Yes, I can’t wait for the sequel to the novel I haven’t read yet. I read Brian McCauley’s book and loved it so much Grim Reaper’s Curse. Considering this leans into the same slasher vibe, I know I’m going to have a great time. Plus, it’s a holiday horror! Who doesn’t want a holiday horror?
She’s Always Hungry: Story by Eliza Clark From November 12th harper perennial
I love short story collections. I’ve had Clark before. boy parts I’ve been working on my TBR for a while, but this is probably the first thing I’ll tackle. Black humor focusing on hunger seems like a great combination. The story concepts laid out in the description also don’t seem to fit neatly into one box. I think this would be a delicate interpretation. A thought-provoking horror. I think I’ll be hungry at the end too. Both about Eliza Clarke and dark literary fiction in general.
Sunset in San Ojuela by MM Olivas From November 19th lantern fish
Any cover that hints at the possibility of werewolves will catch my eye. Now, I’m not talking about werewolves. What is written there is “Monsters and Ancient Gods.” It would be difficult to refuse such a story. Add clairvoyance and ghosts and you’re in for a great time. However, this book promises many more layers. It also looks like a family drama with a hidden history. Multi-layered horror stories work great with ghosts, but what really interests me is how monsters and gods fit in.
This year’s best horror Vol. 16 editor Ellen Dutlow From November 26th nightshade
Is it cheating to pick this anthology? I don’t have to say it’s good — Ellen did it for me. But I can’t deny that I’m excited. I’ve already read two of these stories, but somehow I haven’t read any of Stephen Graham Jones’ stories?That means there are 17 new stories to experience. I’ve only read the work of one of these authors, but I’ve heard of several others. That’s one of the reasons I love these anthologies. If Ellen Dutrow reads me a new name, I will believe the recommendation.
Image courtesy of Redhook, Dark Matter INK, Shortwave Publishing, Harper Perennial, Lanternfish, and Night Shade Books.
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